AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFuel Prices Relief: St Lucia says gasoline, diesel and cooking gas prices stay unchanged from Oct 5–25, while subsidies are boosted—keeping retail rates steady for most items but raising the 100-lb and bulk LPG prices despite added support. Public Finance Shock: St Vincent’s security minister St Clair Leacock went public that his government is “broke,” urging transparency as public facilities deteriorate. Regional Courts in Castries: The Caribbean Court of Justice will hold itinerant sittings in St Lucia for the first time next week (Oct 7–8), hearing matters from St Lucia, Guyana and Belize and livestreaming proceedings. Housing Push: Prime Minister Philip J Pierre says home ownership is being expanded, including a EC$54m SLDB push for affordable housing finance. Youth Policy Drive: Minister Kenson Casimir calls for faster implementation of the National Youth Policy and Action Plan 2025–2030, moving from planning to results. Health System Pressure: A Cas En Bas student injured Sept 18 is still awaiting surgery, with her family saying the procedure has been repeatedly postponed. Labour Migration Concern: Labour Minister Emma Hippolyte reports Canada farm workers raised retirement and pension contribution worries during her Canada visit. Sports & Community: The Piton Boyz beat Guadeloupe 3-0 in Concacaf Nations League action, while water truckers must now get licences from NURC to operate.
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